Because the finest moments deserve the finest company, we're sharing four extraordinary spring walks worthy of a bottle of Folc in your rucksack.
YORKSHIRE'S ROSBERRY TOPPING (8 miles):
Affectionately known as Yorkshire's Matterhorn, this enchanting trail through Newton Wood offers one of nature's most spectacular displays - vast swathes of bluebells carpeting the woodland floor beneath the distinctive peak. A sight that pairs rather perfectly with a chilled glass at sunset.
See here for walking route & map
CORNWALL'S RAMES HEAD (6.8 miles):
Begin with a historic ferry crossing from Plymouth (just £2) to discover Cornwall's forgotten corner. Wind through blossoming woodlands and along sandy bays to reach dramatic Rame Head, where cormorants dive in the waters below. A coastal walk that demands a moment of pause - and perhaps a carefully packed picnic.
See here for Rames Head walking route and map
CUMBRIA'S BRIGSTEER WOODS (4 miles)
While crowds flock to Wordsworth's daffodils, those in the know seek out this secret corner of the Lake District. Here, wild Lenten lilies give way to carpets of wild garlic and bluebells, leading to one of the finest viewpoints in old Westmorland. The kind of view that calls for a toast.
See here for Brigsteer Woods walking route & map
MARSHFIELD'S RIVER & WOODLANDS, COTSWOLDS (7 miles)
Beyond the honey-stoned villages north of the M4 lies this authentic slice of Cotswold life - a beguiling hamlet wrapped in perfect lost valleys and riverside paths. Sometimes the best discoveries lie just off the beaten track.
See here for Marshfield's walking route & map
After all, spring's finest moments are those shared.